Ertugral – New Chiefs Signing Is Great But Won’t Solve Problems

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Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertuğral has hailed new arrival Rushwin Dortley’s signing, but reckons he still needs adaptation. Dortley, 22, joined the Glamour Boys from Cape Town Spurs, with the club also acquiring the services of goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy, and free agents Bongani Sam and Gaston Sirino. Ertuğral had two stints at Naturena between 1999 and 2009, winning the Telkom Knockout & MTN8 trophies. He told iDiski Times’ Rob Delport, in the Transfer Special feature, in edition 167 of the newspaper, that Dortley is a good recruit for the future but won’t solve the club’s immediate

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Baroka Chairman Opens Up On Signing 16yo Son

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Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has opened up about signing his teenage son for the club, saying the boy was signed on merit not just because he is the boss’s son. Sixteen-year-old Seboledi Mphahlele was among the 11 new faces announced by the club in Lebowakgomo on Saturday ahead of the new Motsepe Foundation Championship season. The attacking midfielder had been playing for Baroka feeder side Diphuthi FC in the LFA prior to this signing. The Bakgaga boss says Seboledi attended trials like any other player his age, however as the chairman he was impartial and he didn’t even make

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Pirates Held By Madagascar Champions

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Orlando Pirates were held to a goalless draw by Madagascar champions Disciples FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg and it is all to play for in the second leg in South Africa. Pirates started the game which was played on an artificial turf very slow, and had their first notable attempt in the 19th minute but Tshegofatso Mabasa was flagged offside as Disciples looked more comfortable playing offside trap. The Buccaneers had a great opportunity to open the score in the 32nd minute when Relebohile Mofokeng dazzled inside the 18 area and went past two defenders but

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Back-To-Back Wins For Amajita & Amajimbos

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The South African U20 and U17 national teams made it back-to-back wins over Lesotho on Sunday. After Amajita beat Lesotho 3-1 on Friday and Amjimbos collected a 4-0 win, the results were similar today. Raymoud Mdaka’s U20 picked up a resounding 4-0 win, with Duane Bennet, Langelihle Phili, Shakeel April and Mfundo Vilakazi on the scoresheet. Meanwhile, Vela Khumalo’s U17 had to come from behind to pick up a 3-1 win. The boys scored three second half goals via Neo Bohloko, Lebo Dhlamini and Emile Witbooi to secure their second over their neighbours.

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Pirates Announce Starting XI For CAFCL Clash

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Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for this afternoon’s CAF Champions League first preliminary round encounter against Madagascar champions Disciples FC. The Buccaneers began their season a week ago in the MTN8 quarter-final, when they eliminated SuperSport United 3-1 after extra-time. The Sea Robbers traveled to Mauritius on Saturday where they will face Disciples. The Madagascar champions will use the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex as their home venue since no stadium in their home country was approved by the CAF. Disciples have never gone beyond the first round of the CAF Champions League in club’s history, and they

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Tso On Why Deano Should’ve Signed For Chiefs

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi believes Deano Van should have rather signed for rivals Kaizer Chiefs, as Bucs are already covered in his position. Van Rooyen joined the Buccaneers on a three-year deal with a further two-year option from Stellenbosch FC. The 27-year-old spent eight years in the Cape Winelands before his big money move to Mayfair, aiding Stellies to Carling Knockout Cup glory as well as qualifying them for this season’s CAF Confederation Cup competition. ALSO READ: Lekgwathi Raves About New Pirates SigningsPirates Release CAF Jersey Numbers, Incl. Big Changes Vilakazi says the former Stellies captain’s acquisition

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Maluleka Opens Up On Controversial Chiefs Exit

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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka has finally opened up on his unceremonious club exit in 2020, saying he wanted to win the league with Amakhosi but failed to agree on terms. Maluleka, 35, was into his sixth season with Amakhosi having joined them from SuperSport United in 2014, but all went south when he announced that he was leaving the club to join rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. The news did not go down well with the Khosi faithful who criticized the player for not being loyal to the Chiefs brand and chasing after the bag. Fast-forward to four years later,

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Lekgwathi Issues Warning To Pirates Ahead Of CCL Opener

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Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi has issued a stern warning to his former side ahead of their 2024/25 CAF Champions League opening tie, urging coach Jose Riveiro to take leaf from last season’s disappointment. The Buccaneers finished second in the Betway Premiership to qualify for Africa’s prestigious club competition, and kick-off the new campaign away to unknown Disciples FC of Madagascar in the 1st preliminary round on Sunday, August 18. Last season, Riveiro’s men exited the competition at this very stage at the hands of Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy, and the two-time treble winning skipper says last season’s early elimination

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Khumalo Hails 14yo Debutant

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South Africa U17 head coach Vela Khumalo has hailed 14-year-old debutant Omphemetse Sekgoto of Mamelodi Sundowns. Sekgoto has been viewed as one of the brightest prospects in the country as a serial goal scorer at youth level. And he was awarded his debut for the national U17 squad as they trounced Lesotho 4-0 on Friday afternoon at the UJ Soweto Campus Stadium. “Special player, I wanted him to have the feeling, but I can tell you he’s saying I’m ahead of others here, I need to be here, I see my place here,” Khumalo said after the 4-0 win. “So

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